# Darius #

## Facts: ##

Darius was the name of several kings of Persia. It is possible that "Darius" was a title rather than a name.
 * "Darius the Mede" was the king who was tricked into having the prophet Daniel thrown into a lion's den as punishment for worshiping God.
 * "Darius the Persian" helped facilitate the reconstruction of the temple in Jerusalem during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [persia](../other/persia.md), [babylon](../other/babylon.md), [daniel](../other/daniel.md), [ezra](../other/ezra.md), [nehemiah](../other/nehemiah.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Ezra 04:4-6](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/ezr/04/04)
* [Haggai 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/hag/01/01)
* [Nehemiah 12:22-23](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/neh/12/22)
* [Zechariah 01:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/zec/01/01)